The Festival is collaborating with the Hellenic Film Academy for a special screening of Greek short films aimed at a teenage audience, featuring emerging, award-winning filmmakers. A discussion will follow, addressing the films and the important themes they explore.
A group of delightful teenage girls who have all fled to Germany find their own creative ways to overcome hidden discrimination.
● Rand Beiruty
● 92'
● Germany, Jordan
For the second year running, a group of 6th grade and 1st high school cinephiles took on the role of program curator. The student committee saw, discussed and selected the 5 films of the section, which touch on a wide range of topics from the military to social media.
● 88'
One in a Million tells the story of two girls coming of age. As gymnast and YouTuber Whitney Bjerken from the US struggles with setbacks, she turns to music to express her feelings.
● Joya Thome
● 85΄
● Germany
Σε αυτή την κινηματογραφική μεταφορά του ομώνυμου μυθιστορήματος που έχει κατακτήσει τις καρδιές των εφήβων στην παγκοσμίως (συμπεριλαμβανομένης και της Ελλάδας), ήρωας είναι ο 15χρονος Άρι, που ζει με περιφρόνηση και φόβο για τους γύρω του. Όλα αλλάζουν όταν γνωρίζει στη δημοτική πισίνα τον Ντάντε.
● Aitch Alberto
● 106'
● USA
Teenage snapshots through the directorial lens of Greece’s and Cyprus’s most exciting new filmmakers.
● 95'
On the border of Turkey and Iran, 19-year-old Afghan twin sisters Zahra and Fatima lose their family.
● Mijke de Jong
● 80'
● the Netherlands/Greece
INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
‘Overtaking the Gender Perspective’
for teenagers 13+
● 90'
